Workers fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear face coverings in Amazon warehouses.
The face covering requirement will be lifted starting Tuesday, unless otherwise mandated by federal, state or local regulations, according to an Amazon spokesperson.
Workers received a notice about the update on Friday, CNBC reported.
“Vaccines are universally available across the U.S. and vaccination rates continue to rise which enables the ability to return to our previous mask policy,” the notice reportedly stated.
Workers must provide proof of their vaccination status in Amazon’s internal employee portal, according to CNBC.
The Amazon spokesperson said the company will continue to evaluate temporary COVID-19 safety measures and make adjustments in alignment with public health advice and Amazon’s own medical experts.
The update is the latest from the e-commerce giant as companies grapple with changing COVID-19 conditions.
Amazon relaxed its mask requirement in May for fully vaccinated U.S. warehouse workers in areas where local regulations did not require face coverings but reinstated the mask guidance regardless of vaccination status in August.
Amazon has not announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees.
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